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OLAYA, Mercedes et al. Medical and legal implications of a "life birth" certificate in Colombia. Rev Colomb Obstet Ginecol [online]. 2011, vol.62, n.3, pp.244-249. ISSN 0034-7434.

Important steps have been made in Colombia regarding the approach to and handling of fetuses, embryos and the newborn born dead; however, there is still a need for making existing standards and concepts more widely known and implementing those which are lacking. Greater clarity is needed concerning the pertinent concepts since the legal implications of certifying a child born alive are very significant for patients, families, institutions and society. The present document was aimed at reflecting on the relevant medical and legal aspects concerning the topic.

Palabras clave : live birth; born dead.

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